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YG55 YBJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

24,238 mi
Last recorded24,238 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 24,238 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades could be better. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off, bracket corroded.

both front and rear suspension corroded. not weaken.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 24,183 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All suspension components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 24,118 miles

Rear suspension area is corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 24,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,984 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2020 22,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2019 21,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 20,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,882 miles

Backbox corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 19,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Backbox corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,923 miles

Both front inner rack arms have slight play

Rear both sides tyres have slight cracking all round

Fail 22 Dec 2015 18,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front inner rack arms have slight play

Rear both sides tyres have slight cracking all round

Pass 18 Dec 2014 18,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 16,478 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 16,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,660 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 15,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 14,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front wiper slight tear

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,530 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,231 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YG55 YBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG55 YBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG55 YBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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